I have used some protection suite, but none seems to me suitable and all have some sort of drawbacks:
AVG 7.5.x Internet security suite: firewall disabled on every re boot of my pc. unabled to provide real time protection against tracking cookies and spywares, pc slows down during scheduled scan
Mcaffe internet security suity 2007: full of unnecessary warning in almost every command, unable to provide against tracking cookies, slow to automatic update, consumes a huge application memory for many unnecessary actions like hacker watch, online network traffic monitor etc.
Norton internet security suite 2007: pc slows down while web surfing,download speed decreases considerably. slow to downloading auto update
spyware doctor: pc slows down , and even freezes while scanning and its actitive protection consumes a huge amount of application memory that pc takes command action so late.
my pc work is mainly web based.Please suggest a better all in one protection for my pc.
2007-03-16 00:41:43 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Seems like you need the best software out there. I would stay from AVG, McAfee, Spyware Doctor and anything else that is free when it comes to spyware and antivirus. Now when it comes to Norton I wouldnt recommend Internet Security, It's not that good. However, Norton Systemworks is the only software to get from Norton. It doesn't slow mine down. Now the best firewall out there is Zone Alarm, it's really good. Now on to the best. Spysweeper with Antivirus is the best out there. It deals with Pop ups, spyware, adware, viruses, malware, etc etc. This is really elite software. It guards, catches and shields from over 170,600 threats and not to mention Active Protection to those shields. No other software can compare or come close to even half that. It's 2nd to none.
2007-03-16 03:10:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have spyware, you probably downloaded it accidentally when you thought you were getting a video codec or some freeware.
You can get a good free scanner with the GooglePack here:
http://www.bestspywarereport.com/freesoft.html
If you cannot solve the problem with free spyware scanners, I would try out XoftspySE. I had major spyware issues recently, and XoftspySE did what the free scanners could not. It returned my computer back to its old self and cleaned all of the garbage out.
You can try a free scan here:
http://www.removaladvisor.com/xoftspy/
Good luck!
2007-03-16 16:25:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, I wouldn't listen to Undertaker to save myself. He claims to be a computer God but he isn't. AVG and BitDefender are top rated free anti-virus products. Norton is ok but has a yearly subscription and is a pain in the a$$ to uninstall and as you mentioned, can really slow down your computer. McAfee is just, in my opinion and experience, crap. Lavaoft and Spybot Search & Destroy are always rated at the top and are free. So, to sum it up: Anti-Spyware: Spybot Search & Destroy and Lavasoft AdAware, Firewall: Zone Alarm, Anti-Virus: BitDefender (my choice) or AVG. Everything I just mentioned is available for free.
2007-03-19 14:00:36 · answer #3 · answered by Todd S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best AV I have found (After trying lots) is CA Security suite. made by Computer Associates. It works flawlessly with all versions of Windows and doesn't use up resources like Nortons and McAffie. I also resd that it's the AV software that Microsoft uses in their PC's. Look at it at - http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2479554&CatId=984
2007-03-16 08:01:46 · answer #4 · answered by garidor 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
any scanner will slow your PC while doing a full scan.
cookies can be disabled in Internet explores options
AVGs problem may have been a conflict with the windows firewall (you should conceder the windows firewall by the way)
2007-03-16 07:48:05 · answer #5 · answered by Mrkaras 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can download a free antispyware/ virus/trojan version and
remove them. Check out http://sumiram2006.googlepages.com/comba...
It has good downloads to detect and eliminate
virus/trojans/spyware
Best wishes
2007-03-16 13:27:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Top 5 anti-spywares reviews,comparisons and download links on
http://www.spyware-detectors.net
You can download and scan your computer for free.
2007-03-17 08:51:20 · answer #7 · answered by Thank Youuuuuuuuuuu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont use avg internet security suite... use avg antivirus plus firewall. and use spyware doctor. these two are the best security programs available to give you maximum security with minimum resource hogging...
2007-03-16 08:10:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
i've used all of the spftware you've mentioned and for me this is the best free software you can get .... its AVAST and alot of people are using this...it updates itself everyday and its Free just follow the link to download it. hope it helps
this is the home edition
http://www.download.com/Avast-Home-Edition/3000-2239_4-10634953.html?tag=lst-0-2
2007-03-16 07:50:10 · answer #9 · answered by strezz_up 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i use avg 7.5 and have no problems.have you tried zone alarm. there is a free trial version zone alarm.com. it is firewall antivirus and spyware.
2007-03-16 07:54:52 · answer #10 · answered by SAM 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋